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1.0 |
ROAD SAFETY |
ACTION |
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Mr R Townsend reported that there had been
an accident past the school house just before the Barnston Bends involving a
car that had left the road and hit a tree stump. |
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Mr R Townsend also reported that the hedge
at the top of Parsonage Lane was overgrown. |
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It was reported that a request had been
sent to Highways to replace the ‘bend sign’ between Onslow Green and New
House Villas. |
Clerk |
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A request has been sent to Highways to
repair the deer fence on the left hand-side of the grade separated junction. |
Clerk |
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Highways have been requested several times
to supply draft plans for a Pedestrian Refuge Island |
Clerk |
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It was reported that a letter has been sent
to Cllr Stephen Castle requesting a meeting regarding the School Bus –
awaiting a response |
Clerk |
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2.0 |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 8th
May 2006 were approved and signed. |
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3.0 |
CLERKS REPORT |
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3.1 |
Play Areas:
The fence at the Watts
Close play area has now been replaced. |
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A second quote has
been received for work on trees at Watts Close play area. UDC to confirm if
these trees have preservation orders on them. If yes, we will contact UDC
Planning Department who will need to approve the recommendations before work
can be carried out on the trees. |
Clerk |
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It was reported that
we cannot apply for a grant for football posts until both play area leases
are renewed. Still waiting for the Village Hall lease to be finalised. |
Clerk |
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Annual Health and
Safety Inspection has highlighted that work needs to be undertaken on the
roundabout at Watts Close play area. It was agreed that the Clerk will
obtain a price to repair roundabout but also look at the possibility of
replacing the roundabout which may be able to be done under a grant which is
currently being investigated. It was also reported that one of the logs on
the trim trail was broken at Watts Close. A price to repair this will also
be sourced. |
Clerk |
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3.2 |
Civic Amenity Scheme:
It was reported that a letter was written
to UDC requesting reinstatement of Civic Amenity Site at Hoblongs Industrial
Estate – UDC advised that they did not own the land at Hoblongs and were
moved off of the site to make way for the new hotel which is currently being
built. They do not own any land in the area that is a suitable alternative. |
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3.3 |
It was reported that a
letter had been written to owners of Millers requesting that the hedge be
cut back near the village sign |
Clerk |
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3.4 |
It was reported that
Mr R. Burlend has received a reply from Cllr Rodney Bass. Cllr Rodney Bass
is prepared to meet representatives from the PC. The PC unanimously agreed
to meet him at County Hall. Representatives from the Council attending
would depend on date and time of meeting. |
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3.5 |
Mr G. Bruneau has
agreed to hold Poop Scoop Bags if the scheme goes ahead, and also Rubbish
Sacks and plastic medical bottles. |
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3.6 |
It was reported that
the hedge at 6 Rayfield Close was very overgrown. It was unanimously
decided that the Clerk should write to the owner and ask them to cut back
the hedge. |
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4.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION & NOTICE
OF AUDIT |
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The financial position as at
31.05.06 was as follows: £5,087.06 in the current account and £726.44 in
the NSB account. Totalling: £5,813.50. A copy of the completed annual
return was handed to all members together with copies of bank statements.
It was noted that the total cash balance as at 31.3.06 was £5,266.00. The
accounts and statement of assurance were approved by all members of the
Parish Council and signed by the Vice Chairman and Clerk. |
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4.1 |
VAT Return – It was reported that a sum of
£2,966.99 had finally been received for 2005/6. |
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4.2 |
It was noted that E.On Energy has increased
the UMS electricity price to £760.07. |
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4.3 |
It was unanimously agreed to send the Clerk
on a ‘Clerks Induction’ course at a cost of £50.00 |
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4.4 |
It was unanimously agreed to send Mrs H
Rothwell flowers as she has been unwell. |
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5.0 |
ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA |
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Relevant Matters Arising from this meeting
would be put on the Agenda for next month’s meeting. |
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6.0 |
PLANNING APPLICATIONS |
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UTT0743/06/OP
– Demolition of existing buildings (total 7 including portacabins) and
erection of workshop and storage buildings. Mawkinsherd Farm, Wellstyle
Green, Barnston. This application was considered and unanimously
supported by the Parish Council. There were no objections raised. |
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PLANNING RESULTS |
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UTT/0597/06/FUL
– Single storey front extension. New pitched roof over garden. 23 Barnston
Green, Barnston. It was noted that this application has been granted. |
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UTT/0641/06/FUL
– Erection of a conservatory to front elevation. Snaefell, High Easter
Road, Barnston. It was noted that this application has been granted. |
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UTT/0645/06/LB –
Demolition of brick façade and
exposure of original fire place and repair. Removal of modern beams and
archway and re-instatement of original features in kitchen. Sholdo Hall
Farm, Onslow Green, Barnston. It was noted that this application has
been granted. |
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UTT/0222/06/FUL
– Erection of a storage building. Medhurst, High Easter Road, Barnston.
It was noted that this application has been refused. |
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7.0 |
CORRESPONDENCE |
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ECC – Winter Service Review – Clerk to fill
in and return questionnaire |
Clerk |
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GB to attend Parish Liaison meeting on 11th
July 2006 |
GB |
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8.0 |
CHEQUES |
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The following cheques were agreed and
signed at the meeting: |
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Barnston Village Hall |
£145.00 |
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P. Tuckwell Ltd |
£ 35.25 |
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Just Lamps UK Ltd |
£215.03 |
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Ron Newcombe |
£660.00 |
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Wicksteed Leisure |
£ 94.00 |
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Direct Debits/Standing Orders |
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UDC – Garage Rent |
£36.66 |
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Virgin Mobile – Parish Council telephone
calls |
£5.78 |
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E-on Energy |
£56.53 |
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Just Lamps |
£45.53 |
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There being no further business the meeting
closed at 9.00pm. The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday
10th July 2006 at 7.45pm |
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